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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: July 7, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2026 and June 16, 2026 City
Council regular meetings
SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes_06-09-2026_D RAFT
Minutes 06-16-2026 DRAFT
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 9, 2026
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima WA
5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom
1) Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
Present: Mayor Matt Brown, presiding; Assistant Mayor Reedy Berg and Councilmembers
Rick Glenn, Felisa Gonzalez, Juliet Potrykus, Leo Roy, and Patricia Byers (attending
remotely via Zoom until 6:55 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda Ibarra
2) Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3) Interpreter Services
Mayor Brown introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are
available in Spanish.
4) Public Comment
William Gaethle, City resident, spoke about an incident he claims violated his civil rights.
The following community members provided comments opposing ALPR cameras: Steve
Flynn (City resident), Andreina Rangel (City resident), Michael Morrison (City resident),
Noemi Sanchez (City resident), Martha Ramirez (City resident), Seth Cushing (City
resident), Zachary Galland (City resident), Fernando Chiqui (City resident), and Brian
Korst (County resident).
Will Chichenoff, City resident, expressed concern related to racial profiling and federal
agents conducting enforcement actions outside the Yakima County Courthouse.
Ray Lamoureux (East Valley Fire Chief) and Sandy Braden (County resident) spoke in
opposition to the proposed annexation petition.
Susan Maze, City resident, invited the public to a free community event on June 13th
celebrating the 250th birthday of America at Franklin Park.
5) Good of the Order
5.A America 250 Light It Up! proclamation
MOTION: Potrykus moved and Berg seconded to approve the America 250:
Light It Up! proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Byers provided remarks and Councilmember Potrykus proclaimed
July 4, 2026, as America 250: Light It Up! Victor Gibson accepted the proclamation.
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5.B Juneteenth Freedom Week proclamation
MOTION: Berg moved and Roy seconded to approve the Juneteenth Freedom
Week proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Gonzalez proclaimed the week of June 13th through June 19th,
2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Week. Reverend Trimble and Adrianne Garner
thanked the Council and accepted the proclamation.
6) Council Reports
None.
7) Consent Agenda
None
8) Public Hearings
None.
9) Department Items
9.A Update on Petition for East Yakima Business Area Annexation (vicinity of Terrace
Heights Dr., University Parkway, and Highway 24)
Planning Manager Trevor Martin provided an update on the East Yakima Business
Area Annexation petition process stating that the previous Notice of Intent has
expired and a new Notice of Intent to Petition for Annexation was received with an
updated annexation boundary area. Mr. Martin and Assistant City Manager Gary
Ballew described the annexation process and responded to questions. At a future
meeting, Council will have an opportunity to accept the proposed annexation
petition and proceed with the review process or reject the petition.
9.B Presentation on Live Video Cameras compared to Automatic License Plate Reader
(ALPR) Cameras
Yakima Police Chief Shawn Boyle and Union Gap Police Chief Dustin Soptich
presented information about Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR's) and Live
Video Cameras and described the differences in the features and functionality.
Chief Boyle indicated that live video cameras serve as a collaborative investigative
tool and they provide a live view of public safety incidents in progress, but do not
have facial recognition abilities. He also asked Council to provide direction on
whether to accept or reject Yakima County's request to install live video cameras in
the City of Yakima.
After extensive Council discussion,
MOTION: Glenn moved and Berg seconded to collaborate with the Sheriff's
office and allow them to install live stream cameras and go through permitting
process to include the camera system in the City of Yakima for the next two
years. The motion carried by a 5-1 roll call vote; Gonzalez voting no, Byers absent.
10) Council Open Discussion
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to have staff research the ability for the
City to regulate and allow robotaxis or autonomous vehicles and present to Council
at a future meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote; Byers absent.
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11) City Manager Update
11.A Preview of upcoming topics
Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson provided an update on Franklin Pool
repairs stating that concrete pour is scheduled and the plan is to add water, treat it
and heat it within the next week.
12) Other Business
None.
13) Adjournment
MOTION: Berg moved and Glenn seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on June 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The motion carried by unanimous vote; Byers absent.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
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COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 16, 2026
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting -Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom.
1) Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
Present: Mayor Matt Brown, presiding; Assistant Mayor Reedy Berg and Councilmembers
Patricia Byers, Felisa Gonzalez, Juliet Potrykus and Leo Roy
Staff: Acting City Manager Gary Ballew, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk
Rosalinda Ibarra
Absent and Excused: Councilmember Rick Glenn
2) Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3) Interpreter Services
Mayor Brown introduced Nate Montgomery who announced interpreter services are
available in Spanish.
4) Public Comment
The following community members provided comments opposing Flock Safety cameras:
Noemi Sanchez (City resident), Andreina Rangel (County resident), Zachary Galland (City
resident), Michael Morrison (City resident), Drew Toop (City resident), Martha Ramirez
(City resident), Steve Flynn (City resident), and Amanda G (Selah resident).
Ed Falter, with the Marine Corp League, thanked Councilmember Byers for being a guest
speaker at their event and presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Anne Knapp, City resident, asked about Item 7E related to the upcoming Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) hearing, and voiced support for Flock cameras.
Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke in favor of the revised Terrace Heights annexation
proposal, and expressed support for Chief Boyle.
Tony Courcy, City resident, provided comments about ongoing water rights issue and
property at 1021 N 34th Ave.
5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
5.A Recognition of retiring Fire Chief Aaron Markham
Acting City Manager Gary Ballew recognized Fire Chief Aaron Markham for his
upcoming retirement and expressed appreciation for his service to the City of
Yakima. Chief Markham thanked the Council for their recognition.
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6) Council Reports
6.A Council Nominating Committee recommendation regarding appointments to
boards, commissions, committees
Councilmember Berg reported on the June 4, 2026 Council Nominating Committee
meeting. The Nominating Committee's recommendation for appointments and
reappointments include:
• Arts Commission - reappoint Kimberly Ruck (Symphony Orchestra representative)
and Vance Jennings (dramatic arts representative)
• Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Advisory Board (HBCC) - appoint
Carlos Fernandez
• Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) - reappoint Colleda Monick and appoint Dr.
Tanya Knickerbocker, Eduardo Davila Verdin, and James Conright
• Public Facilities District (PFD) - reappoint Margaret Luera
MOTION: Potrykus moved and Byers seconded to accept the Council
Nominating Committee recommendations. The motion carried by unanimous
vote; Glenn absent.
Councilmember Byers reported on recent changes related to the Yakima Health
District Board and Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Board.
7) Consent Agenda
Mayor Brown referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether
there were any additions or deletions from Council members present. Item M was removed
from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one
motion without further discussion-see motion directly below.)
MOTION: Berg moved and Roy seconded to approve the consent agenda as read.
The motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Glenn absent.
7.A Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2026 City Council regular meeting
7.B Approve payment of disbursements for the period May 1 - 31, 2026
7.0 May 2026 Investment Transaction Report
7.D Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Total Site Services LLC for
Systemic Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project 2675
7.E Resolution setting date of July 7, 2026 to review and adopt the Six-year
Transportation Improvement Program and Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima
Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for 2027-2032
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-084, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for a
hearing on July 7, 2026, to review and adopt the Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program and Capital Facilities Element of the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan for the period of 2027-2032.
7.F Resolution setting the time and place for a public hearing on July 21, 2026, at 6:00
p.m. in the City of Yakima City Council Chambers to hear from the public on the
proposed surplus of real property owned by the City and acquired for utility purposes
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-085, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place for a
public hearing on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Yakima City Council
Chambers to hear from the public on the proposed surplus of real property owned
by the City and acquired for utility purposes.
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7.G Resolution authorizing the renewal of Euna/Questica Budget Management
Software Subscription
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-086, A RESOLUTION authorizing renewal of the City
of Yakima's subscription agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc., formerly Questica,
through Carahsoft Technology Corporation, for budget management software.
7.H Resolution authorizing award acceptance of Washington State Department of
Transportation grant for the 72nd &Washington Avenue Sidewalk Project 2861
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-087, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and
execution of a state grant program agreement with the Washington State
Department of Transportation for 72nd Ave &Washington Ave Active
Transportation Project.
7.1 Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with Washington State Department of
Transportation to fund Paratransit Services (Dial A Ride)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-088, A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a
grant with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to fund City
of Yakima Paratransit Services (Dial-A-Ride).
7.J Resolution authorizing an Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic
Safety Commission for Dedicated DUI Enforcement
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-089, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with
Washington Traffic Safety Commission to provide funding to the City of Yakima for
a dedicated officer whose primary responsibilities will be the detection and
enforcement of impaired driving.
7.K Resolution authorizing an agreement with Selland Construction, Inc. for the
Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities Project
AC2570 & SC2605
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-090, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with
Selland Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Expanding Water and
Wastewater Access to Unserved Communities Project AC2570 &SC2605.
7.L Resolution accepting Change Order#2 with Ascent Foundation and More, LLC for
the Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities.
Project 2570/2605
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-091, A RESOLUTION accepting Change Order No. 2
to City Contract 2025-074 with Ascent Foundation & More LLC for Project AC2750/
SC2605 Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities.
7.M Resolution approving agreements with Flock Safety for annual subscription
renewal for the Yakima Police Department
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
7.N Ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations from unappropriated fund balances in various funds for expenditures
during 2026 (Second Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-025, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2026 Budget for the
City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances
within various funds for expenditure during 2026 for various purposes as described
in the attached Schedule !.
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Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
7.M) Resolution approving agreements with Flock Safety for annual subscription
renewal for the Yakima Police Department
Police Chief Shawn Boyle and City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the
proposed resolution and responded to questions from Council regarding the
contract terms and conditions.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
A RESOLUTION authorizing agreements with Flock Safety for annual subscription
renewal for the Yakima Police Department.
After extensive Council discussion and consideration,
MOTION: Potrykus moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion failed by a 3-3 roll call vote; with Brown, Gonzales and Roy voting no;
Glenn absent.
MOTION: Potrykus moved and Berg seconded to bring this resolution [Flock
contract] back the first week of July. The motion carried with a 5-1 vote; with
Gonzalez voting no; Glenn absent.
Further discussion continued and additional action on this item was taken
under the Other Business section of this meeting.
8) Public Hearings
None.
9) Department Items
9.A Yakima Air Terminal - Airport update
Administrative Assistant Shelby Barrett recapped the success of the 2026 Aviation
Day events and announced next year's event will include an air show.
Director of Yakima Air Terminal Christopher Hopkins provided highlights about the
airport's ongoing projects focused on travel safety, customer experience and overall
operational improvements. He reported that Phase 1 of the ticketing counter and
rental car area renovations are scheduled to begin this fall. Other projects noted
include the overflow parking project, the Legacy Crosswind Runway rehabilitation,
and the possibility of a feasibility study aimed at increasing routes and ticket sales.
9.B Resolution authorizing the acceptance of two (2) Federal Aviation Administration
grants for the Rehabilitation of the Legacy Crosswind Runway 4-22 at the Yakima
Air Terminal-McAllister Field
Director of Yakima Air Terminal Christopher Hopkins briefed Council on the
proposed resolution.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Gonzalez moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Glenn absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-092, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance grant
award 3-53-0089-63-2026 and grant award 3-53-0089-64-2026 from the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of the Legacy Crosswind Runway
4/22, a capital improvement project at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field.
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9.0 Resolution authorizing the acceptance of AIG Grant# 3-53-0089-065-2026 from
the FAA for the amount of$1,559,556.00 for Work Package #2 - Airport Terminal
Ticket Counter and Baggage Handling at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
This agenda item will be brought back at a later date.
9.D Resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the Yakima County
SIED Board and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the
Yakima Air Terminal Cargo & MRO Feasibility Study
Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew briefed Council on the proposed resolution
relating to a grant application for a feasibility study to evaluate cargo demand,
infrastructure needs, runway requirements, economic impacts, and long-term
development opportunities at the Yakima Air Terminal.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
After Council discussion,
MOTION: Byers moved and Berg seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Glenn absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-093, A RESOLUTION authorizing submission of
applications to the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic
Development (SIED) Board and to the U.S. Economic Development Administration
(EDA) for feasibility and planning funding to study the expansion of air cargo and
M RO capacity at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM).
10) City Manager Update
10.A Preview of upcoming topics
Acting City Manager Ballew described the progress on the Franklin Pool repairs
and shared pictures and a video. Mayor Brown announced the pool will open on
Friday June 19th at 12:30 p.m. and be open throughout the summer season with
limited hours dependent on staffing.
Mr. Ballew also reported that upcoming Council items include public hearings
related to the TIP and Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds, presentation on the
1406 funds, and right-of-way use permit for Minado Buffet.
11) Other Business
MOTION: Brown moved and Roy seconded to reconsider item 7M [related to
agreements with Flock Safety]. The motion carried by unanimous vote; with Gonzalez
voting no; Glenn absent.
After Council discussion, the City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-094, A RESOLUTION authorizing agreements with Flock
Safety for annual subscription renewal for the Yakima Police Department.
MOTION: Potrykus moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution [Item 7M].
The motion carried by a 5-1 roll call vote; with Gonzales voting no; Glenn absent.
Councilmember Byers mentioned the parade of the America 250 celebration to be held on
July 3rd and encouraged the community's participation and attendance.
Potrykus requested an update on the RFP process for Washington Fruit Community
Center and the Harman Center.
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12) Adjournment
MOTION: Berg moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The
motion carried by unanimous vote; Glenn absent.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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